xenodochium \xen`odochi"um\ ze^n`-od-okimac"u^m,
   n. ll., fr. l. xenodochium a building for the reception of
   strangers, gr. xenodochei^on .
   a class. antiq. a house for the reception of strangers.
   b in the middle ages, a room in a monastery for the
       reception and entertainment of strangers and pilgrims,
       and for the relief of paupers. called also
       xenodocheion.
       1913 webster
see also:
xenodocheion